Diversity Among Elected Officials
“Who Leads Us? Tackling Structural Barriers to a Reflective Democracy” was part of the 2015 Netroots Nation Annual Conference, held in the Phoenix Convention Center.
Panelists talked about ways to increase race and gender diversity among elected officials, as well as the challenges facing minority candida… read more
Panelists talked about ways to increase race and gender diversity among elected officials, as well as the challenges facing minority candidates. They discussed a study from county and state level through Congress and the presidency about U.S. demographics versus the makeup of elected officials and how it affects public policy issues.
“Who Leads Us? Tackling Structural Barriers to a Reflective Democracy” was part of the 2015 Netroots Nation Annual Conference, held in the Phoenix Convention Center. close
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